COLUMBIA, S.C. — High amounts of a toxic chemical are being discharged into the Congaree and Cooper rivers from plastics factories in South Carolina, but state and federal regulators are doing little to control the pollution, a new report says.

A study by the Environmental Integrity Project, a national public interest organization, found that...Read more

More than two decades ago, researchers spotted a mysterious sea slug swimming more than 8,000 feet deep in the Monterey Bay.

In February 2000, scientists from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute were using a remotely operated vehicle to observe sea animals offshore when they discovered a bioluminescent mollusk with a large gelatinous ...Read more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Biden administration on Wednesday endorsed a land exchange that would allow a controversial gravel road to be built through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Southwest Alaska.

The Biden administration won't make the final call on the road, which would travel about 16 miles through the refuge. That decision will ...Read more

These days, it’s hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage.

A growing question as these disasters worsen in a warming world is how to pay for recoveries, particularly ...Read more

The gentle, slow-moving Florida manatee has no natural predators.

And yet, these charismatic mammals face numerous threats.

Manatees are struck by vessels in busy waterways across the state, and a majority bear scars from these collisions.

Harmful algal ...Read more

Between 2005 and 2022, Maryland reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by a greater percentage than any other state, according to a national study released Wednesday.

The study, which evaluated the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s database of state greenhouse gas inventories, determined that Maryland reduced its globe-warming emissions...Read more

Smartish, an Austin, Texas-based company is celebrating its 15th year of business. Their mission is to create accessories that make everyday life a little easier, such as innovative smartphone cases and clever stuff with creative names to solve unexpected needs. Continuing this mission, they recently launched some great new accessories to pair...Read more

HyperX has made a name for itself with its over-the-ear headsets that offer solid sound with exceptional comfort, but earbuds are quickly becoming the form factor that wireless fans desire. They’ve become ubiquitous thanks to Apple, and other companies including HyperX have taken notice, releasing their own earbud offerings.

The latest in ...Read more

Recently, Apple released an update to its operating systems that introduced the beginnings of a new suite of artificial intelligence tools called Apple Intelligence.

Apple has been talking about Apple Intelligence since it was first mentioned back in June at their Worldwide Developer Conference.

The first Apple Intelligence features finally ...Read more

Christmas is coming, and gift giving can be a challenge for the techies on your list.

This gift guide is centered on gifts that will help keep gadgets charged up.

Virtually everyone has a phone, tablet or laptop, which means they are always looking for better, faster, smarter ways to keep them charged up.

I’ve tested all of these ...Read more

In Jeff Simon’s math class at Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, California, students are not only allowed but encouraged to use AI.

Simon introduces students to artificial intelligence tools that explain, step by step, how to solve a math problem — all they have to do is take a picture of it. There are AI tools that graph equations and ...Read more

Ross Graham loves loud bands like Nine Inch Nails, and in his younger days he used to frequent ear-numbing concerts and crank up the volume on his headphones. He thinks it was a 2013 concert by the Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band in Indianapolis that probably wrecked his hearing.

“I left and thought, ‘Wow, my hearing is not going to be ...Read more

Everyone knows Seattle tech workers make good money. Even so, when it comes to earnings, it’s remarkable how far they’ve pulled ahead.

New census data shows in 2023, Seattle residents who worked in computer and mathematical jobs had median earnings of about $157,200, up by about $14,000 from the 2022 estimate. This marks the first time ...Read more

PETERS CREEK, Alaska — The little tree in Josh Smith's yard at the base of Bear Mountain resembled an alder, the scrappy and familiar Alaskan shrub.

But the sturdy sapling with oval leaves was actually a hazelnut, a crop that Smith is hoping might also someday thrive in other yards as the state's climate changes, bringing fresh potential for ...Read more

SEATTLE — While most of America shifted rightward in last week's presidential election, Washington bucked the national trend — and doubled down on its landmark climate policy, the Climate Commitment Act.

Now Washington is positioned to act as a beacon of climate policy, not just in the United States but around the world, outgoing Gov. Jay ...Read more